GOTV – canvass Ferndale, Blaine, Lynden & Everson

Come on all you Nasty Women and Bad Hombres it’s GOTV Time.

We need your help in getting out the Democratic vote in Ferndale, Blaine, Lynden and Everson. We need to reach Democrats who might not vote unless you talk to them. Every vote counts in this election–especially for the local races and ballot measures.

We will be meeting to canvass voters at 10 am Saturday (Oct 29 and Nov 5)

Place: Ferndale Machinists Hall, 2064 Vista Drive. map
Dress for the weather
We will provide coffee, donuts as well as healthy snacks and beverages.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED.
For more information – email: info@42dems.org or call: Barbara Lewis at 360-594-1501 or Aileen Satushek at 360-398-2295

Endorsed Candidates – 2016

42nd LD Democrats Endorsed Candidates

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Ballot Initiatives

  • Initiatives to the Legislature
  • I-732 Carbon Emissions Tax – YES
  • I-735 Get Big Money Out of Elections – YES
  • Initiatives to the People
  • I-1433 – Raise the Minimum Wage and Provide Sick and Safe Leave – YES
  • I-1491 – Extreme Risk Protection Order – YES
  • I-1501 – Increased fraud protection for Seniors and vulnerable adults – YES
  • Whatcom County – 2016 EMS Levy – YES
  • City of Bellingham – Proposition #1 – Greenways Levy – YES

Presentation Oct 19 – Groundwater Projects and Monitoring

Water quantity, quality, instream flows, and fish habitat are topics of great importance to Whatcom County citizens. There is ‘controversy’ and disinformation out there. Attending this presentation would be a great chance to get the facts from the experts.

Going Underground!
Presentations on Current WRIA 1 Groundwater Projects and Monitoring
October 19, 2016  1:30pm-4:30pm
Bellingham Public Library

Join the WRIA 1 Management Team at a special meeting to hear the latest on groundwater studies, monitoring, and model development.  More Information

WRIA 1 Watershed Management Project is the result of the 1998 Washington State Watershed Management Act, which required all participating local governments to address water quantity, with the option of addressing water quality, instream flows, and fish habitat. The WRIA 1 Watershed Management Project has brought together citizens, local governments, tribes, and state and federal agencies to address these issues.

East County Election Forum

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When:  Tue, October 11, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Where:  East Whatcom Regional Resource Center, 8251 Kendall Rd, Maple Falls, WA 98266. (map)
Meet and greet with 42nd District State Representative candidates:
Sharlaine LaClair and Tracy Atwood.
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Candidate election issues presentation.
Discussion of state and local initiatives and levies.
Questions from the audience Snacks and goodies.
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For More Information:
Victoria Savage, nofoshrine@earthlink.net, 360-201-6165
Matthew Thuney, mdthuney@gmail.com, 360-305-6939

ENDORSEMENTS FOR THE 2016 GENERAL ELECTION

42nd LD Democrats Endorsed Candidates

Ballot Initiatives

  • Initiatives to the Legislature
  • I-732 Carbon Emissions Tax – YES
  • I-735 Get Big Money Out of Elections – YES
  • Initiatives to the People
  • I-1433 – Raise the Minimum Wage and Provide Sick and Safe Leave – YES
  • I-1491 – Extreme Risk Protection Order – YES
  • I-1501 – Increased fraud protection for Seniors and vulnerable adults – YES
  •  Whatcom County – 2016 EMS Levy – YES
  • City of Bellingham – Proposition #1 – Greenways Levy – YES

GENERAL ELECTION ENDORSEMENT MEETING

The 42nd LD Democrats will be meeting at 10 am at the International Machinists Hall, 2064 Vista Drive in Ferndale on September 10, 2016.  
 
AGENDA
  • Endorsement of candidates advancing to the general election. Endorsement of ballot measures.    PCOs and paid members are eligible to vote.
  • Report on Outreach Activities.
  • Report on phone bank and other general election activities. Volunteer sign up
Our meetings are open to the public and are a great way for you to get involved in local Democratic politics.You can become a member by signing up at the meeting. Membership dues are $12 per year.
ENDORSEMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED

Offices
  • 42nd Legislative District House Position 2
  • United States Senator
  • US Congressional District 2
  • Washington State Governor
  • State Auditor
  • Commissioner of Public Lands
  • Superintendent of Public Instruction
 
Ballot Issues
 
  • I-732 Carbon Emissions Tax
  • I-735 Get Big Money Out of Elections
  • I-1491 Extreme Risk Protection Order
  • Bellingham Prop #1 – Greenways Levy
For more information contact:
  • aileensatushek@prodigy.net  -OR-
  • 360-398-2295